Wrotham County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, a land-title division created under the Land Act 1897 rather than a unit of local government. Its gazetted point lies at 16°29′S 144°09′E, in the Shire of Mareeba, proclaimed 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°29′S 144°09′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Mareeba |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
As with the state’s 322 cadastral counties, Wrotham County has no council of its own — it is a parish-level land-title record, still used to describe property today.
FAQ
What kind of place is Wrotham County?
It is a cadastral county, a land-title division rather than a town or a council area.
Where does Wrotham County sit?
Its gazetted point falls within the Shire of Mareeba.
When was it proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed Wrotham County on 8 March 1901.
Does Wrotham County still have a function?
No. It survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
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